The Return of Merlin: Star Lore and the Patterns of HistoryThe figure of Merlin has seen a revival in recent years, especially in the form of cultural icons such as Obi wan Kenobi, Gandalf and Dumbledore.This fascinating new book looks at the two main Merlin traditions: the cosmic Merlin of the stars, part of the Arthurian legends; and the earthly Merlin of nature, grounded in human history. Gordon Strachan, author of Jesus the Master Builder, takes us on a compelling journey through Merlin's stories.He discovers a remarkable pattern: Merlin figures, and events relating to Merlin, reappear throughout British history in roughly 700-year cycles. He considers where else in history we can see this pattern emerging, and challenges readers to find their own links to history based on their birth dates. |
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... Gothic cathedrals . There is an extraordinary synchronicity between the main publications of the Arthurian - Grail literature and the equivalent pioneering work in Gothic architecture . For instance during the time when Geoffrey of ...
... Gothic cathedrals . There is an extraordinary synchronicity between the main publications of the Arthurian - Grail literature and the equivalent pioneering work in Gothic architecture . For instance during the time when Geoffrey of ...
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... Gothic archictecture Inauguration of the New Style : Gothic 1144 St Denis re - building 1130-1136 Sens -1080 Houses of Parliament went to the great Gothic architect Charles Barry in 1836. When the rebuilding began in 1840 , it was as ...
... Gothic archictecture Inauguration of the New Style : Gothic 1144 St Denis re - building 1130-1136 Sens -1080 Houses of Parliament went to the great Gothic architect Charles Barry in 1836. When the rebuilding began in 1840 , it was as ...
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... Gothic trine extended . There is an extended trine of 720 years between the rise of the Gothic from 1144-94 and the flowering of the Neo - Gothic second , mature , ' ethical ' period from 1864-1914 . nineteenth century , to the years ...
... Gothic trine extended . There is an extended trine of 720 years between the rise of the Gothic from 1144-94 and the flowering of the Neo - Gothic second , mature , ' ethical ' period from 1864-1914 . nineteenth century , to the years ...
Contents
Acknowledgments | 9 |
Charles Carters Theory of Piscean Epochs | 25 |
Merlin and Arthur in Star Lore | 43 |
Copyright | |
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